** Registered Nurse - Full-Time

Work Location: Augusta University Medical Center

Req Number: 32688

Department Name: 8 South Medicine/CysticFibrosis

Shift: All

Position Status: Full Time

Employment Status: Regular

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Position Description

The Registered Nurse is a professional registered nurse responsible for the nursing care of a defined patient population. Care is provided through the use of the nursing process and in a manner that is cost effective while maintaining quality of care and optimal patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse performs assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of care. The Registered Nurse participates in unit based and organizational quality improvement initiatives, meets continuing education requirements, participates in student/new employee orientations/teaching activities, upholds Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives, demonstrates professional growth and development through involvement in professional organizations, reviews professional literature and participates in continuing education programs.

Position Requirements

ADN, BSN, OR BA/BS with MSN. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS, PALS, or NRP (only in select units/departments) must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Current Registered Nursing License (Georgia) or qualifying multi-state compact license.

Preferred Requirements

Experience in a like-setting (academic medical center); area specific advanced certification.

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